Be part of the San Antonio movement that claims the Golden Rule as our guiding light. We believe that in putting ourselves in the shoes of others we discover that we’re more alike than we are different. Our children’s future depends on us. Live golden today for a golden future!

Be part of the San Antonio movement that claims the Golden Rule as our guiding light. We believe that in putting ourselves in the shoes of others we discover that we’re more alike than we are different. Our children’s future depends on us. Live golden today for a golden future!

The Golden Rule has been around for thousands of years, spanning across cultures and religions. It’s something we were all raised with, but are quick to forget. We’re about to change that.

The #BeGoldenSA campaign is a rallying cry for our community to unite under the Golden Rule and remember to practice it every day. It’s a message of unity and civility, remembering our common humanity and how our children’s future depends on us.

As residents of Our City we are all invited to learn and educate, inspire and generate action to build a more Compassionate San Antonio. Now’s the time to join the movement that is giving new meaning to the color gold!

“Do to others what you would have them do to you.”

The Golden Rule has been around for thousands of years, spanning across cultures and religions. It’s something we were all raised with, but are quick to forget. We’re about to change that.

The #BeGoldenSA campaign is a rallying cry for our community to unite under the Golden Rule and remember to practice it every day. It’s a message of unity and civility, remembering our common humanity and how our children’s future depends on us.

As residents of Our City we are all invited to learn and educate, inspire and generate action to build a more Compassionate San Antonio. Now’s the time to join the movement that is giving new meaning to the color gold!

MEET BASMA

San Antonio has the resources and people-power to transform these facts into something truly golden through the movement of Compassion:

GOLDEN FACTS:

#1 Fastest Growing City
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018

More than 1/3 of Residents Burdened by Housing Costs
1-in-6 People (1-in-5 Children) live in Poverty
SA2020 Impact Report, 2018

This can be a delicate topic. Read below to understand some of the thinking behind the #BeGolden movement.

What is the #BeGolden campaign?

The #BeGolden campaign is a rallying cry for our community to unite under the Golden Rule and remember to practice it every day, especially with those from different backgrounds. It’s a message of unity, civility and empathy.

What is your goal?

Simply put, our main goal is to foster empathy, good will and compassion amongst our community, by bringing back the Golden Rule, especially with those who come from an immigration background. Understanding that immigration is a sensitive topic, we aim to remind people that this is not merely a political or legal issue, it’s a human issue, and we are all in this journey together. Only by putting ourselves in other people’s shoes, can we start to look for the things we have in common instead of the things that may divide us.

What does it mean to #BeGolden? / How can I #BeGolden?

#BeGolden means to remind ourselves of The Golden Rule as we go about our daily lives, practice kindness towards others, to open up our hearts and minds to listen more, treat each other with more respect, to be a kinder community to all.

Who is behind this movement?

#BeGolden is led by many of our communities’ top faith, civic, academic and business leaders joining together. You can visit the Golden Ambassadors section to learn more about some of the groups supporting #BeGolden.

Why Gold? Why The Golden Rule?

The Golden Rule is a universal principle of reciprocity that spans across cultures and religions. Many of us were raised with a version of “treat others as you’d like to be treated.” It is by practicing The Golden Rule in our daily lives that we can aspire to meet this Golden standard and make sure the color gold always means compassion and unity.

How is #BeGolden making a difference?

Through a year-long campaign, we’ll be reminding our community about the meaning of the Golden Rule. From events and fundraisers, to education, public display of support and ways to get to know the human side of immigration – the #BeGolden campaign will help make Dallas a beacon of inclusivity and compassion.

Is this really a problem in my city?

As Dallas becomes more vibrant and relevant to our nation, our population is also growing and becoming even more diverse in age, race, and socioeconomic status. According to Data USA, 1 in 4 residents in the DFW area were born in another country. As good as the times may be for us in North Texas, these times are not without strife as we listen to the news media and hear of the many divisive and polarizing issues that our city, state and country face. These issues and the resulting divisiveness can create stress points that are ultimately harmful to us all. Therefore it’s important to do what we can to keep our community united by promoting civil discourse around issues such as this.

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Wear It

Get The Golden Badge

In a time when some of our immigrant neighbors might fear seeking medical attention, legal services and even visiting local businesses, a public display of support such as The Golden Badge is needed to let them know we stand by them.

Request a Golden Badge and proudly display it to make the statement that we welcome everyone regardless of their background.

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Get The Golden Badge

In a time when some of our immigrant neighbors might fear seeking medical attention, legal services and even visiting local businesses, a public display of support such as The Golden Badge is needed to let them know we stand by them.Request a Golden Badge and proudly display it to make the statement that we welcome everyone regardless of their background.

Get the Badge Below ⇣

Take It To The Next Level

If you’re ready to help spread the #BeGolden movement even further, contact us about becoming a Golden Ambassador to learn about how you can get involved.

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What would you like to do?

How many badges would you like?

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All events are powered by your attendance. When you show up, we all rise up. Our calendar of events is constantly updated, so be sure to check back frequently.

August

August 30th - September 3rd, 2018, Louisville
#BeGolden launches in Louisville at Worldfest

September

August 30th - September 3rd, 2018, Louisville
#BeGolden launches in Louisville at Worldfest

September 6th, 2018 - 6-8 pm, Dallas
Downtown Library, Learn to help people become U.S. Citizens!

September 8th, 2018 - 10 am - Noon, DallasDowntown Library, Learn to help people become U.S. Citizens!

January

April

Your partnership is essential to help this movement grow. Contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can make the world a bit more Golden together.

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Sponsors/Partners with Kindness Statement

Catholic Charities – To live by the Golden Rule is the foundation of our mission of serving all people selflessly under the sign of love with the love, respect, and dignity that we would want in return.

Guadalupe Community Center – Our mission is to strengthen the most vulnerable, with love and compassion, by placing them on a hopeful path to self-sufficiency.

Seton Home – Once a pregnant or parenting teen mother arrives on our doorstep, we welcome and embrace her with love and dignity for hope and healing.

Poet Laureate – What does it mean for a poet to be "golden?" It means that compassion can begin with a simple word and can grow into a beautiful, endless sentence. A thing complete in itself. A thing that binds us. A gift to be shared with others.

Sisters of Divine Providence – We Sisters of Divine Providence will continue to collaborate with our Associates and sponsored institutions to identify ways to address the needs of our neighbors – immigration, housing, and Earth.

St. PJ’s Children’s Home – Our home has a 125-year legacy of loving and caring for children following a trauma. Our goal is to move them from crisis to thriving with the love and kindness of a happy, safe, and stable home.

University of Incarnate Word - Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, UIW is rooted in compassion. Today, the mission can be seen at work in the service initiatives, service learning and civic engagement of our students, alumni, faculty and staff.

St. Mary’s University - A defining theme of our Catholic Tradition and at St. Mary’s University is its emphasis on respect for the dignity of every human person and the vital role of community. We are all one community and each of us grows through community, in loving service to others.

Merced Housing Texas – And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places." Isaiah 32;18 To make this happen is our mission.

CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital – As an organization whose mission is rooted in extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, it is only fitting that we support something that we strive to deliver every day.